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Old 10-11-2021, 08:49 AM
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Great car for sure. Mine makes me smile every time I drive it. Probably the only reason I have not pulled the trigger and put a for sale sign in it as I know I can never afford another one with the stupid prices. Sure is tempting tho.....
I checked out your car at HPDC earlier this month, it is very nice. Glad that you are enjoying her, they really are special
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Dropped her off at Bethesda Detailers: https://www.bethesdadetailers.com/ for a quick hand wash this week and she came back looking great



Full disclosure, the shop is part of Chevy Chase Acura and we know the owner.
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Found a guy in Richmond VA who makes these racks to order




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That's an interesting look. I imagine its perfect for picking up the Xmas tree later this year.
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Hmmm good idea, wonder if they have a 356 size. Since I need a paintjob someday anyway, an xmas tree on top would be fun.

Reminds me a lot of the crazy $ Rennline roof rack.
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Old 05-09-2022, 08:16 PM
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Hmmm good idea, wonder if they have a 356 size. Since I need a paintjob someday anyway, an xmas tree on top would be fun.

Reminds me a lot of the crazy $ Rennline roof rack.
I can’t decide if I like it on the 993. It fits 1969 through 1998 911’s.

I do not think that he has a jig for 356’s

The Rennline rack is a knock off of this design which originally came from California and the VW community. It was started by a guy named Pedro. Just Google Petra’s roof racks and you will get an eye full.
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Old 05-24-2022, 07:32 PM
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I have the typical tear on the drivers seat bolster in the usual place. The PO did a good job sewing it up but I found a unique solution. One of our friends sold his 996 GT3 recently and had a few leftovers including a fixed bucked GT3 seat. The only issue is that it was the wrong color.

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The dye will fad a bit as it cures and is conditioned.

The cat man, Bill has some mad skills. Thanks

If anyone needs a black comfort 993 power drivers set with a small tear in the bolster that has been repaired, let me know. No it is not heated.

It will be coming out in the next couple of weeks.
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Old 05-26-2022, 07:44 PM
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The install was uneventful, managed to transfer the seat belt and the chime works as designed. The seat is designed for a 996 and sits slightly off center in the 993. According to the bathroom scale it saves 23.8 lbs over the electric comfort seat

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I can already feel the leather sticking to my skin just by looking at the picture.
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Old 05-27-2022, 11:47 AM
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I can already feel the leather sticking to my skin just by looking at the picture.
It is very comfortable, may hunt around for another orphan for the passenger
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